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Written question asked by Shockat Adam (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered using powers under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 in relation to Israeli lawmakers connected to the death penalty bill.

Answer

It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1573
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Capital punishment Human rights Israel Sanctions
Legislation
Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk